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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


As the 5th Ward councilmember, Holmes helped establish the city’s Youth and Young Adult Division and expanded the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, continuing her lifelong advocacy for children and families.

Former 5th Ward councilmember dies, city announces

October 23, 2024

Delores Holmes, former 5th Ward councilmember and co-founder of parent support organization Family Focus, died Tuesday, the city announced in a news release. Holmes spent 27 years serving as the director...

Side-view photograph of an “Evanston Police” badge on the sleeve of a white shirt.

Biss announces increased police presence, community programs following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 17, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death. Mayor Daniel Biss announced Monday new steps “to prevent violence in the city” including increasing police presence. His...

Interim city manager Erika Storlie. Storlie said new community services manager Audrey Thompson has been doing a good job in her new position.

Audrey Thompson named community services manager

February 12, 2020

Audrey Thompson began serving as community services manager for Evanston in January after Kevin Brown was fired from the same position. The city fired Brown in November. According to the city, Brown...

Former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. Tisdahl spoke during public comment in support of Kevin Brown, who was recently terminated by the city.

Evanston residents protest termination of community services manager

November 19, 2019

Over 40 Evanston residents and community members, including former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, protested the termination of community services manager Kevin Brown during public comment at Monday’s City...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Last May, City Council passed an ordinance and a resolution regarding restorative justice practices.

Evanston makes progress on restorative justice implementation

October 15, 2019

Evanston is encouraging an increase in the use of restorative justice when handling juvenile cases, following the approval of an ordinance and resolution last May. Restorative justice practices offer...

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